The benefits of ginger have been well-documented. It can reduce inflammation, improve brain function, and even has cancer-fighting properties. Considering all of this, it’s no surprise ginger is considered one of the most highly-touted superfoods. But how do you get this superfood into your body on a more frequent basis? For many of us, it’s… Continue reading Benefits of Ginger | The Ginger People
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Food Literacy Center
As the saying goes, you are what you eat. But how you feel about food – particularly veggies – can impact how many you eat (or how few). Like many people, my relationship with veggies has had its ups and downs. As a kid, I was pretty neutral. In college, I only ate them when… Continue reading Food Literacy Center
Low Sodium Turkey Tacos
Who loves tacos? And who hates that bloated and swollen feeling after a super salty Mexican meal? If you’re like me, you answered yes to both of these questions. Thankfully, I’ve figured out that if I make my own taco seasoning, versus using one that comes in a packet, I’m able to cut… Continue reading Low Sodium Turkey Tacos
Avocado Oil for Roasting
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I love roasted veggies. Almost every weekend, on either a Saturday or Sunday, you can find me spending a few hours slicing and dicing, followed by seasoning and roasting veggies. Having all of these veggies ready to go in my fridge makes grabbing a healthy snack, or… Continue reading Avocado Oil for Roasting
chicken artichoke mushroom recipe
I recently figured out a new recipe that I’m really loving. This chicken artichoke mushroom recipe is so good AND super simple. The recipe below is just for two, but you can add more chicken and easily stretch this to four. I also kept our portion high on veggies. Based on how much you have… Continue reading chicken artichoke mushroom recipe
Trader Joe’s Seasonings
I could seriously just roam the Trader Joe’s seasonings aisle for hours. Of course, every aisle seems to have something I can’t live without. Frozen veggies in an exotic sauce, chocolate from Brazil, some kind of fish I’ve never heard of before… the list goes on and on. And while I can (and do)… Continue reading Trader Joe’s Seasonings
Among Friends Protein Pancakes
Does anyone else smile when they hear the words protein pancakes? It’s like two amazing things in one. But I have to admit, not all protein pancake mixes are created equal. I ’ve had some that taste chalky and just a little off. While scrolling through Instagram recently, I found a picture of a beautiful… Continue reading Among Friends Protein Pancakes
Chickpea Curry with Chicken and Cauliflower
Fighting a cold? Then you have to give this Chicken, Cauliflower, and Chickpea Curry recipe a try. When I feel the sniffles come on, this is my go-to dish. It must be the combination of spices (but not too spicy- I’m a wimp!) and the high nutritional value of this dish that really… Continue reading Chickpea Curry with Chicken and Cauliflower
how to cook zucchini noodles
I’m a big fan of zucchini noodles. After my many tries, I’ve finally learned how to cook zucchini noodles so they aren’t soggy and don’t leave me missing pasta. And don’t get me wrong, I love my pasta. But on a normal night, I just don’t want to blow my whole calorie and carb budget on… Continue reading how to cook zucchini noodles
Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
Quick, yummy, healthy, and a little sweet. Sound good? Then you have to try this Baked Honey Garlic Chicken recipe! I recently made this on a night when I had a workout that went ’til 7:00, so I didn’t get going on this little dish ’til 7:30. Needless to say, I was hungry and not… Continue reading Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe